Collection place: Xizang autonomous region (Tibet), Tibetan Pleatau, China / Culture or time period: Asian cultures / Materials: Gold (metal) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Hat, accession number 9-22161, described as cocoa brown felt hat. black and gold brocade band and gold rick-rack and braid. decorated above the band and on a medallion on the crown. brim has 2 long ear flaps on each side and short tabs in front and back. brim edged with black fur all around.

Hearst Museum object titled Robe, accession number 9-22729, described as Tibetan, black silk robe embroidered with peony and plum (salmon and blue) blossoms, plus butterflies in corner of each front panel. garment opens at center front and has 3 golden, ball buttons and black cord loop closures. neck, sleeves, side slits and hem are bordered with elaborately embroidered ecru bands and commercial braid. sleeve bands feature peonies and butterflies. neck side-slits and hem feature scenes of women standing in the midst of trees, flowers, near water with bridges, rocks, butterflies, small garden shelters, and in shades of blue, green, peach, copper, aqua, salmon, old gold. braid enhancement in aqua with salmon, yellow and green flower pattern. fully lined with black silk.